November 2011

19/11/11

Hidden

A juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron hidden in the Tidal Forest. This small heron species although quite common in other parts of the world became quite rare in the Netherlands during the 1800’s due to loss of habitat and hasn’t really recovered since. There are about six wild breeding pairs left in the Netherlands. These birds are mainly active at night and are very easy to overlook (especially the young ones). To make this image above I used an opening in the foliage between me and the Night Heron to get a sharp portrait and then frame it with green. This image also says something about their hidden way of life.